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Old Jan 22, 2011, 9:12 am
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DL: SFO-ATL-SAT-ATL-SFO $210 a/i

Available through eos w/ sporadic availability each month

6026 MQM - $210 a/i (3.48 cpm).

Booked this same routing last for $160 so I guess this time I'll pass.
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Old Jan 22, 2011, 10:12 am
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Originally Posted by OLYflyer
Available through eos w/ sporadic availability each month

6026 MQM - $210 a/i (3.48 cpm).

Booked this same routing last for $160 so I guess this time I'll pass.
Where did you find this? The lowest I see is $448:
AL FLGT BK T DATE TIME FARE BASIS NVB NVA BG
SFO
XATL DL 1580 T T 11OCT 0600 TA14A0NA 11OCT11OCT 0P
SAT DL 1871 T T 11OCT 1510 TA14A0NA 11OCT11OCT 0P
XATL DL 1641 T T 22OCT 1041 TA14A0NA 22OCT22OCT 0P
SFO DL 2349 T T 22OCT 1445 TA14A0NA 22OCT22OCT 0P

USD 376.54 11OCT11SFO DL X/ATL Q17.11DL SAT171.16DL
X/ATL DL SFO Q17.11 171.16USD376.54END
USD 28.24US ZP SFO3.70ATL3.70SAT3.70ATL3.70XT USD
USD 10.00AY 14.80ZP USD 18.00XF SFO4.50ATL4.50SAT4.50
USD 32.80XT ATL4.50
USD 447.58
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Old Jan 22, 2011, 11:18 am
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Originally Posted by Gnopps
Where did you find this? The lowest I see is $448:
Just search on ita:

SFO:: ATL
SAT:: ATL

Many dates will come up - most require a couple nights stay which is why I didn't put this in the mileage run deals forum.

There are lots of SFO-ATL-SAT friday night redeyes, but unfortunately Sunday returns are mostly through SLC meaning less miles
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Old Jan 22, 2011, 11:53 am
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Originally Posted by OLYflyer
Just search on ita:

SFO:: ATL
SAT:: ATL

Many dates will come up - most require a couple nights stay which is why I didn't put this in the mileage run deals forum.

There are lots of SFO-ATL-SAT friday night redeyes, but unfortunately Sunday returns are mostly through SLC meaning less miles
I tried that as well and can't find anything lower than TA14A0NA at $410. Could you give me sample dates and name of the fare basis? Are you sure that you have found a return fare?
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Old Jan 22, 2011, 12:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Gnopps
I tried that as well and can't find anything lower than TA14A0NA at $410. Could you give me sample dates and name of the fare basis? Are you sure that you have found a return fare?
Really? I see it at $210 blanketed over almost every month. Here's a sample based on 0-1 days (perhaps your stay is too long?):


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San Francisco (SFO) to San Antonio (SAT) - Thu, Sep 22
San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL) - Thu, Sep 22
Delta 1880 Dep: 10:40PM Arr: 6:19AM 4h 39m Boeing 757 Coach (T)
Layover in ATL Fri, Sep 23 2h 11m

Atlanta (ATL) to San Antonio (SAT) - Fri, Sep 23
Delta 1935 Dep: 8:30AM Arr: 10:10AM 2h 40m Boeing 757 Coach (T)


San Antonio (SAT) to San Francisco (SFO) - Sat, Sep 24
San Antonio (SAT) to Atlanta (ATL) - Sat, Sep 24
Delta 1924 Dep: 5:40PM Arr: 9:00PM 2h 20m MD-80 Coach (T)
Layover in ATL 0h 55m

Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco (SFO) - Sat, Sep 24
Delta 1649 Dep: 9:55PM Arr: 12:15AM 5h 20m Boeing 757 Coach (T)
Sun, Sep 25
Cost per passenger (including taxes & fees) $210.80
Total cost for 1 passenger $210.80

Last edited by OLYflyer; Jan 22, 2011 at 12:24 pm
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Old Jan 22, 2011, 12:20 pm
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I can't get this link to open up. Any tips?
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Old Jan 22, 2011, 12:25 pm
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Originally Posted by LornaV
I can't get this link to open up. Any tips?
It's weird : you can find it on the new site matrix....
but not on the old matrix1....

Fare 1: Carrier DL TC14ANSI SFO to SAT (rules)
Passenger type ADT, round trip fare, booking code T
Covers SFO-ATL (Coach), ATL-SAT (Coach)
78,14 $US
Fare 2: Carrier DL TC14ANSI SAT to SFO (rules)
Passenger type ADT, round trip fare, booking code T
Covers SAT-ATL (Coach), ATL-SFO (Coach)
78,14 $US
US Transportation Tax (US) 11,72 $US
US September 11th Security Fee (AY) 10,00 $US
US Passenger Facility Charge (XF) 18,00 $US
US Flight Segment Tax (ZP) 14,80 $US

Subtotal per passenger 210,80 $US
Number of passengers x1

Total airfare & taxes 210,80 $US

* This ticket is non-refundable.
* Changes to this ticket will incur a penalty fee.

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SFO DL X/ATL DL SAT 78.14TC14ANSI DL X/ATL DL SFO 78.14TC14ANSI USD 156.28 END ZP SFO ATL SAT ATL XT 11.72US 14.80ZP 10.00AY 18.00XF SFO4.50 ATL4.50 SAT4.50 ATL4.50
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Old Jan 22, 2011, 12:26 pm
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Originally Posted by LornaV
I can't get this link to open up. Any tips?
Links to search results usually won't work.
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Old Jan 22, 2011, 12:32 pm
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Thanks for the heads up re: the links. I've updated original post to include a sample itinerary. The old v. new matrix may be why the $210 wasn't showing on the ITA mobile app, but does show on new matrix?


Either way the flights are bookable via DL.com. I've also seen a few dates with SFO-LAX-MEM-SAT and return via ATL on DL.com. Many dates 1-stops via MEM are available.

These alt routings might work better for upgrades, but are only 5100-5400 MQM instead of 6k via ATL both ways.
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Old Jan 22, 2011, 12:55 pm
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Originally Posted by OLYflyer
Thanks for the heads up re: the links. I've updated original post to include a sample itinerary. The old v. new matrix may be why the $210 wasn't showing on the ITA mobile app, but does show on new matrix?


Either way the flights are bookable via DL.com. I've also seen a few dates with SFO-LAX-MEM-SAT and return via ATL on DL.com. Many dates 1-stops via MEM are available.

These alt routings might work better for upgrades, but are only 5100-5400 MQM instead of 6k via ATL both ways.
Alright now I found it as well in the new matrix, I am still using the old one usually. This must be some kind of nego fare because I can't see it in Amadeus. Thanks for the tip!
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Old Jan 23, 2011, 12:43 am
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Originally Posted by delter
What makes you think it's in Premium Economy?
The fact that it says "premium economy". What a bizarre question.
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Old Jan 23, 2011, 5:09 am
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Originally Posted by Sherwood Hampton
The fact that it says "premium economy". What a bizarre question.
no doubt if the OP had stated that it was bookable in 1st class on the Titanic you'd be equally certain of the facts.

The fare is actually P-booking class. and not premium economy.
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Old Jan 23, 2011, 5:56 am
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Originally Posted by delter
no doubt if the OP had stated that it was bookable in 1st class on the Titanic you'd be equally certain of the facts.

The fare is actually P-booking class. and not premium economy.
The fare basis name starts with P indeed but in this case there is an exception, it actually books in U (see quoted post and fare calculation below). However I am not sure if it is bookable, because it requires U also DUB-IST and on that route there is no such booking class.

Originally Posted by Gnopps
Excellent fare, thanks! Seems to be a mistake to me. Booking class is actually U (sic).
AL FLGT BK T DATE TIME FARE BASIS NVB NVA BG
DUB
XIST TK 1978 U U 16NOV 1425 PSPXRT 16NOV16NOV 30
TYO TK 0050 U U 17NOV 1750 PSPXRT 17NOV17NOV 30
XIST TK 0051 U U 27NOV 1425 PSPXRT 27NOV27NOV 30
DUB TK 1975 U U 28NOV 0740 PSPXRT 28NOV28NOV 30

EUR 368.00 16NOV11DUB TK X/IST TK TYO244.04TK X/IST
TK DUB244.04NUC488.08END ROE0.753963
EUR 260.00YR XT EUR 3.90BC EUR 3.00LQ EUR 10.00TR EUR
EUR 8.23UP 18.45SW EUR 4.53OI
EUR 39.88XT
EUR 676.11
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Old Jan 23, 2011, 9:16 am
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Moderator's note: The discussion about premium economy fares has been moved to this thread.
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Old Jan 23, 2011, 10:32 am
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Originally Posted by delter
no doubt if the OP had stated that it was bookable in 1st class on the Titanic you'd be equally certain of the facts.

The fare is actually P-booking class. and not premium economy.
No need to be so snippy with your smart arse comment. What I said was not unreasonable as most people aren't aware of the intricacy of the specific booking class. All that was apparent was you asking if it was Premium Economy when the post said it was.
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